Jared Ambrose

Jared R. Ambrose (born ) is an American former college football coach. He was the interim head football coach for the University at Albany, SUNY, a position he held during the 2025 season. He also coached for Shepherd, Delaware, and Towson.

Coaching career Ambrose graduated from Middletown High School in Middletown, Maryland. He played high school football under his father, Tim, as a defensive back. Ambrose played one season for Shepherd before transitioning to a student assistant role working with the quarterbacks, wide receivers, and tight ends. he became an offensive graduate assistant for Delaware.

In 2009, Ambrose joined his brother, Rob Ambrose, as his tight ends coach. After multiple successful seasons, including a trip to the NCAA Division I Football Championship in 2013, He helped lead the Fightin' Blue Hens to a trip to the playoffs alongside coaching future NFL quarterback Nolan Henderson. After a 3–8 initial campaign, Ambrose was promoted to associate head coach and helped lead the team to a 11–4 season and a trip to the NCAA Division I semifinal. Following Gattuso's resignation after the 2024 season, Ambrose was promoted to interim head coach.

Personal life Ambrose and his wife have three children. Ambrose's brother, Rob Ambrose, was the head football coach for Catholic University of America in 2001 and Towson University from 2009 to 2022.

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